Health Physicist

One Physics • North Carolina, NC

12d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Physicist supports hospitals, imaging centers, and outpatient facilities in the Asheville, North Carolina area under the direction of qualified medical physicists. The role performs diagnostic imaging equipment performance evaluations and supports radiation protection programs to help ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and radiation safety best practices. Work includes acceptance testing and annual surveys of x-ray and fluoroscopic equipment, shielding evaluations, occupational dosimetry support, and client compliance assistance. The Health Physicist works closely with senior medical physicists, Radiation Safety Officers, and client operational staff. This is an exempt position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, medical physics, health physics, radiologic science, biomedical engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical training and field experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic x-ray and fluoroscopic equipment performance testing and image quality evaluation.
• Familiarity with NRC and Pennsylvania state regulations, NUREG guidance, and applicable ANSI, NCRP, AAPM, and ACR standards.
• Willingness and ability to pursue continuing education and progress toward CHP, ABSM certification, or related credentials, with mentorship from senior medical physicists.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and organizational ability in managing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt solutions to client-specific challenges.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between client sites.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and excellence in service.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended stationary periods while wearing a lead apron, lifting test equipment, moving mobile diagnostic medical equipment, driving between facilities, communicating frequently, and operating computers and other electronic equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a medical physicist assistant, radiologic technologist, or QC technologist in a diagnostic imaging or radiation oncology environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance evaluations, acceptance testing, and annual surveys on diagnostic x-ray equipment, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, and dental units, under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist.
• Assist with audits and inspections of radiation safety programs to ensure compliance with NRC, state, and institutional regulations.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of Radiation Protection Programs and related procedures for medical clients.
• Assist with monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting occupational radiation dosimetry data; help prepare consultation reports and corrective action recommendations for exposures exceeding ALARA thresholds.
• Support incident response activities involving potential or actual radiological exposure, contamination, or loss of radioactive material.
• Assist with shielding evaluations and design reviews for diagnostic imaging facilities, including new construction and renovation projects.
• Perform area surveys, contamination checks, and exposure assessments for controlled and unrestricted areas.
• Support clients and regulatory bodies with registration of radiation-producing devices and routine compliance documentation.
• Provide on-site technical support during federal or state regulator inspections and assist clients in preparing for and responding to audits.
• Support training and educational sessions on radiation safety, ALARA principles, emergency response, and regulatory compliance for radiation workers and ancillary staff.
• Maintain records, prepare draft reports, and assist in generating documentation required by regulatory authorities and accrediting bodies.
• Calibrate, maintain, and inventory test equipment, ensuring instruments are within calibration and ready for field deployment.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• PTO plan with paid company holidays.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year of employment.
• Group life and voluntary life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Spending Account (HSA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time